may look like a hallucinogenic fungus from the Psilocybe genus, but it is actually extremely toxic.

contains amatoxin, which stops cell metabolism (thereby killing them), usually beginning with the liver and kidneys

warns consumers off with an unpleasant odor

has not deterred some from tasting its deadly white flesh

This innocent-looking fungus is responsible for the bulk of mushroom-related deaths

Found in Hawaii, Australia and South Africa, this death cap cousin also contains amatoxins.

contains the toxin gyromitirin, which in the body turns into monomethylhydrazine, an ingredient in some rocket fuels.

can be deadly when consumed raw.

Although some in Spain, Sweden and other countries continue to cook and eat them,

Unlike many other poisonous mushrooms, the Gyromitra genus often causes neurological symptoms—including comas—as well as gastrointestinal indications.